Michael Jolley’s side picked up victories against Carlisle United and Port Vale before last weekend’s clash with Mansfield Town was postponed.

And the Mariners will be hoping to continue in that same vein of form as they host Matt Taylor’s side this weekend.

But the Grecians – who are second-place – are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions, and will prove a tough test for Town as they look to continue to put pressure on league leaders Lincoln City.

Taylor’s side have had a great start to the 2018-19 campaign as they look to finally gain promotion after two successive play-off final defeats.

They have won eight, drawn three, and lost two, as they sit on 27 points – four behind Danny Cowley’s side.

Last five league results

Grimsby Town: L, L, L, W, W

Exeter City: W, D, W, D, W

Transfer activityThe Grecians brought in eight new faces to St James Park this summer, following the departure of manager Paul Tisdale after 12 years, as new boss Taylor aimed to gain promotion to Sky Bet League One in his first season in the hot seat.